Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL500

Following is a extended comparison of the Pentax W60 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the W60 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The W60 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TL500 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W60 matches up versus the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W60 & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W60 features outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the W60 and the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and TL500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The W60 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged W60 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.